The contract is a grassroots initiative for the people by the people set to define the 2010 elections.

The Contract From America is a collection of 22 policy proposals developed and chosen by the American people. The Contract provides a vehicle for every American that believes in free markets, limited government, and individual liberty to get their voice heard. Voting is now open to every American, so that you can decide upon a final 10-point Contract to be unveiled on April 15, 2010 – the next round of nationwide Tea Parties. Go here to learn more, pick your top ten, and cast your vote.

On November 8, three groups of tea party organizers began a cross-country tour to raise awareness of the California farmers’ water crisis, which is a classic case of big government disrupting the lives of its citizens. But rather than merely protest proposed legislation, these tea partiers intend to raise money for the victims suffering from overbearing regulation… more

Did you know that the House will vote on a health care bill this week? We have an action plan. Big events are happening all week!

On Thursday, November 5th — Representative Michele Bachman (R-MN) will stand on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.– She will be joined by other members of Congress — and many Patriots from across this country. People will be traveling from coast to coast — to stand shoulder to shoulder — with other Patriots in Washington this week.

So let’s join Representative Bachman and other Patriots by making house calls at State Capitols and Congressional district offices across the country.

Paycheck Income Tax Withholding Increases 10%In November and December, due to Budget Deal last May

SACRAMENTO — Just in time for the holidays, the State of California
will once again dip into the wallets of taxpayers in California.

As part of the budget deal negotiated last May, Californians will
see an additional 10% in income tax withheld from their paychecks in
November and December.

“This is a real ‘bah humbug’ to California taxpayers, who are
already overburdened this year,” said Jon Coupal, President of the
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. “This is precisely what we
meant when we said the Legislature was kicking the can down the
road. Now, at the height of the recession and with the highest
unemployment rate in history, the state will gladly pick the pocket
of millions of taxpayers this holiday season.”

The change is due to the legislation (ABX4-17) passed by the
Legislature and signed by the Governor to accelerate tax collection
due to the State budget crisis. The “income shifting and tax
acceleration provisions” require employers to increase by 10% the
amount of income taxes withheld, based upon an employee’s current
withholding designation.

“The Legislature pretends this isn’t a ‘tax increase’ since it
occurs six months later and it comes out of your paycheck in the
dark of night,” said Coupal. “But to the millions who are struggling
to keep their jobs and put food on the table, this smells like a
tax, acts like a tax, and looks like a tax. It’s a tax.”

My Barack Obama—aka OFA—aka The DNC is planning “Let’s get it Done!” send off parties for our members of Congress encouraging them to pass ObamaCare. How nice.

What a great idea. Let’s join the party and tell them No Way!

To find a send off party at your Representatives office enter your zip here. There are already hundreds of OFA (Organizing for America) ObamaCare supporters who’ve entered an RSVP to give send off parties to their Silicon Valley Congressional Representatives. Most of the ‘send-offs’ are scheduled for September 1st and 2nd.

We need protest leaders for each Congressional office, if you’re interested in leading the protest for your Representative let us know.